Poor Mans Magnaflux

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   I thought I would share some info that was given to me from an old Hot-rodder friend of mine. To make a cheap magnaflux, start with a bottle of Seven-up, An Alka- Seltzer tablet, and a bottle of iodine.  He says that the carbonation will keep the iodine suspended until it dries, then the iodine will mark where the crack is. Anyone else ever hear of this?  Dave.

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	I thought I would share some info that was given to me from an old Hot-rodder friend of mine. To make a cheap magnaflux, start with a bottle of Seven-up, An Alka- Seltzer tablet, and a bottle of iodine. He says that the carbonation will keep the iodine suspended until it dries, then the iodine will mark where the crack is. Anyone else ever hear of this? Dave.

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BrettPhillips Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Strasburg, VA Points: 808	Post Options Post Reply Quote BrettPhillips Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 26 Feb 2012 at 10:39am
	The original dye penetrant inspection method as used by railroad shops in the steam age went something like this: 1.) Wet the part to be checked in light oil or diesel fuel, allow to penetrate for 1/2 hr or so. 2.) Dampen (do not soak) a clean lint free rag with lacquer thinner and wipe (do not scrub) all oil from surface of the area being inspected. 3.) After all traces of thinner have evaporated, cover the surface with a thin coating of chalk dust or talc. Wait 10 minutes or so, then look for wet areas in the dust. Porosity or cracks will show up as wet spots. Edited by BrettPhillips - 26 Feb 2012 at 10:41am

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